Feast of the Assumption Masses Set at 6 A M
An announcement from St Marys church notes Masses for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be held on Friday August 15 starting at 6 a m with a high mass as the last service. Riverside locals and visitors from Rock Island Muscatine Moscow Wilton Junction Lime City and Iowa City attended recent gatherings at the Proctor home. A baby boy was born to Anita Frank and her husband at Mercy hospital Iowa City with paternal grandparents Fred Frank Rosa Sojka and others in Riverside vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St. Mary’s Church
Frank Proctor
Alma Camp
Jack Benson
Rock Island
Edwin Camp
Donna Jean
Muscatire
Mabel Camp
Moscow
Herbert Ramariz
Wilton Junction
Ed Proctor
George
Ed Proctor Jr
Lime City
Vincent Sojka
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Anita Frank
Fred Frank
Rosa Sojka
Riverside Vicinity
Births and hospital notes from area residents
At the hospital Frank Bohlen of Rantoul Illinois was admitted yesterday. Mr and Mrs Merle McBurney of route five Mt Pleasant welcomed a daughter at 1 30 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bohlen
Rantoul, Ill
Merle McBurney
Mt. Pleasant
Local Social Roundup Across Berea and Fairfield
Berea and Fairfield residents visit relatives and attend gatherings while several locals travel for news and events. Names include James Taylor Myria Stephens Joe Beckler Irene Blankenhorn and Caroleen Sartor among others with small family updates and travel notes.
Rainfall trails across Iowa and cooler air moves in
The report lists rainfall amounts in Estherville Inwood Sioux City Charles City and other towns with showers at Audubon. Temperatures dropped to 77 degrees and a cool spell is expected with partly cloudy skies and scattered thundershowers moving east. Forecast highs by tomorrow range from 58 to 84. Yesterday's high reached 98 at Oskaloosa with several towns at 70 for the overnight low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Inwood
Sioux City
Charles City
Mason City
Waterloo
Iowa City
Keokuk
Des Moines
Audubon
Oskaloosa
Atlantic
Lamoni
League Game Tenue Between VFW and Y Softball Teams
The VFW and Y softball teams meet this evening in a league game at Green Field at six o'clock. League committees plan a Labor Day tournament and a September celebration stand to raise funds for a lighted softball field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Mitchells Reopen Candy Kitchen After Renovations
Forrest V and Cleo D Mitchell purchase the Candy Kitchen on the north side of the square and plan a Thursday reopening. The room undergoes redecorating and remodeling with booth changes from the previous setup. The Mitchells bought the business from Joy Cochran, who had owned it for the past year or two, after Cantoni's long-time ownership. The Mitchell brothers are sons of Mr and Mrs Ira Mitchell of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest V
Cleo D. Mitchell
Mitchell Brothers
Joys Cochran
al Cantoni
Mitchell Young
Ira Mitchell
Washington
Seaman Norris Begins 42 Day Leave at Homecoming
Tracy Norris Seaman 3/e U S Navy arrived home Sunday for a 42 day leave. He will visit his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Norris of Ainsworth and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
Berea
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Body Stephens
Myria Stephens
Tracy Norris
U. S. Navy
Lee Norris
Ainsworth
Honor Rita Marlatt on First Birthday at a Family Dinner
Rita Ann Marlatt, who turned one on August 12, was honored at a Sunday chicken dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W A Orris in Crawfordsville. Attending were Ora Marlatt and Ora Jr, Virgil Hering, Clarence Hering and Viola, and the honoree. Evening guests joined for supper at the Ora Marlatt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Marlatt
Crawfordsville
W. A. Orris
Rita Ann Marlatt
Ora Marlatt
Ora, Jr
Virgil Hering
Clarence Hering
Viola
Duane Henss
Linda Jo
Carl Henderson
Central City
Duane
Kyle Orris
Ralph
Dorothy
Ralph Beauchamp
Beauchamp
Park
Mt. Pleasant
Corn Belt Fields Still Need Rains
The article reports scattered showers in the midwestern corn belt with widespread dryness and heat in the region. It notes general showers elsewhere, hotter conditions along the east coast, and record highs in Canton Ohio with a broken highway section attributed to heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Montana
Dakota Weather Bureau
Chicago
North Dakota
Plains States
Midwest
Rocky Mountain
Great Lakes
Boston
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Canton
Lincoln Highway
Polio cases at Iowa City hospital drop sharply
The University of Iowa Hospital reported a dramatic polio decline for summer. Four cases are being treated now versus forty at this time last year, marking a substantial improvement in the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa Hospital
Kalona People and Visiting Relatives Report
Wilbur Pribyl is in Mercy hospital Iowa City after an appendicitis operation on Thursday. Dave Albrecht and family from Michigan visit Kalona and Wellman and attended the Shettler reunion with 370 guests at the grove near the timber church. Ruth Yoder visits home this weekend while student at I S T C Cedar Falls. George Fry entertains grandson Wayne Fry for three weeks. Nellie Page travels west to Crestline California to visit daughter Mrs Russell Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Guengerich
Kalona
Wilbur Pribyl
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Dave Albrecht
Leona
Mildred
Greta
Michigan
Wellman
Shettler
Timber Church
Ruth Yoder
John M. Yoder
Cedar Falls
George Fry
Wayne Fry
Arlo Fry
Nellie Page
Russell Miller
Crestline
Calif
Train Hits Car Three Are Dead Near Rockwell Iowa
Three people died when a southbound Minneapolis and St. Louis freight train struck a car at a Rockwell area crossing. Victims included Mr and Mrs Wayne Doddard and their three year old daughter Helen. One-year-old Roger stayed with grandparents. two other children were aboard the farm. Conductor E R Lampader and engineer E H Phelps from Marshalltown were on the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Rockwell
Here
Wayne Doddard
Helen
Dodd
Roger
E. R. Lampader
Marshalltown
E. H. Phelps
Tragedy In Iowa: Four-Year-Old Drowns In River Near Varina
Annabell Thompson, 4, daughter of Edwin and Mrs. Thompson of Varina, was found drowned in the North Coon River four miles southwest of Lake City. Firemen recovered the body saying she likely slipped into deep water while wading.
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Lake City
Iowa
Annabell Thompson
Edwin Thompson
Varina
North Coon River
Here
Community Notes From Kalona And Vicinity
Dr. and Mrs. J L Fry return to Cedarville Ill after two weeks in Kalona covering Dr Sattler practice. Ima Tilden and Lu Wes on vacation visiting Washington DC. Mennonite quartet from Metamora sang for Mrs Kate Tice and Mrs Lantz who is ill. Emily Kolosiek back from Bemidji Minn and Iowa City. Guests in Weller Snyder home included Dr Dean Snyder of Dewitt. Kalona residents attend Des Moines American Legion auxiliary convention. O L Rogers on vacation in eastern states visiting Washington DC. Mrs Earl Lemley at Mercy hospital Iowa City for goiter operation. her home near Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Fry
Cedarville
Ill
Kalona
Dr. Sattler
Ima Tilden
Lu“Wesp
Washington, D. C
Metamora
E. B. Hochstetler
Kate Tice
Dave Lantz
Joe Kolosiek
Emily
Frank Pribyl
American Legion Auxiliary
Des Moines
Dale Jackson
Lorraine Michum
Arden Saforek
O. L. Rogers
Earl Lemley
Robert Swartzendruber
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Lemley
Ainsworth
Washington Cafe To Open Thursday
The Washington cafe on North Iowa avenue is reopening under new owners Mr. and Mrs. George Birney this Thursday. Former owners Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Buckwalter ran it for about six months. Interior renovations are finishing, with woodwork refinished walls washed and ceilings cleaned. Front of the restaurant is being repainted to attract patrons. Food service will be the emphasis and all existing staff will be retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cafe
George Birney
North
Iowa Avenue
Marvin Buckwalter
Severt Funeral at Wayland Thursday
Wayland, Aug 13 Funeral services for W F Severt 60 of Wayland will be held at 2 30 Thursday afternoon at the Zehr funeral home Rev E J Shook to officiate and burial will be in Wayland Cemetery He died suddenly yesterday from a heart attack Casket bearers named Elmore Erickson Eugene Hoover Richard and Roger Arnold Paul Severt and Elmer Bryan
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Wayland
W. F. Severt
Zehr Funeral Home
E. J. Shook
Mr. Severt
Elmore Erickson
Eugene Hoover
Richard and
Roger Arnold
Paul Severt
Elmer Bryan
Two Madison Boys Die In Model T Crash And Burn
In Madison Nebraska two 15 year old boys Floyd Ainsworth and Elwood Rakowsky died when a Model T car they had traded for a biocycle plunged into a ditch and burned. Ainsworth died at the scene pinned in wreckage. Rakowsky died later in Norfolk hospital from burns. Police note the car lacked tires on the front wheels and the crankshaft was welded. neither boy had a driver license.
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Madison
Neb
Here
Floyd Allsworth
Gene Ainsworth
Elwood Rakowsky
Lawrence Rakowsky
Ainsworth
Rakowsky
Norfolk
War materials in Berlin seized in raid
American authorities in the Berlin American zone arrested four Germans and seized a cache of war materials including radios and teletypes with scrambling devices. Officials said an allied mission in Berlin was named as the purchaser for some of the equipment, though no further sources or names were disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
First Globe Made Early in World History
The text notes that as early as 200 B C a globe representing the world was crafted. It highlights ancient ingenuity and the long history of cartographic representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Dessert Bridge Honors Wanda Carter At Home Event
Mrs. Harry Sowden hosted a dessert bridge at 328 East Main Street entertaining guests for Wanda Carter of San Francisco. Four tables played, with awards to Mrs. Wayne Simerman Jr for high score, Mrs. Harry Simpson for second, and Mrs. L A Jones for low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sowden
East Main Street
Wanda Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Wayne Simerman, Jr
Harry Simpson
L. A. Jones
Ceiling collapses at Akron State Theater injures five
In Akron on August 13 two cement chunks fell from the ceiling of the State theater, striking the auditorium where about 100 people were present. Five people suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospitals. A 25 foot steel I beam was encased in the falling cement. no roof collapse occurred, and evacuees exited calmly under direction of Assistant Fire Chief John F. Pansler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
State Theater
John F. Pansler
Pansler
Obituary of Three Elderly Iowa Women in Keokuk
Funeral services were held here today for three elderly Iowa natives who died yesterday likely from heart ailments. The deceased include Mrs. Mary Woodberry, 90, a Cedar native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
Mary Woodberry
Cedar
Headliners Local Achievement Day by 4 H Club
4 H club held its local achievement day yesterday afternoon with Esther Gerdes as hostess Mothers of members attended An exhibit of yearlong articles was judged by Virginia Snethen assisted by Mrs Neill Trotman and chosen for the county fair The club also set its window display plan Esther Gerdes and Barbara Dare will represent the club in the county achievement day style review Refreshments including homemade ice cream were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Tom Gerdes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Gerdes
Virginia Snethen
Neill Trotman
Barbara Dare
Tom Gerdes
Y's Men Dinner Party for Wives Overview
The Y's Men's club held a dinner and theater outing last evening at The Pines. John Yousling led the party as committee chair with two couples present and Edith Boileau providing organ music. Gifts were given by Boyd White and Al Terrell, presented by Harold Wehr. Milo Sorden chaired the brief meeting in the president Verle Gallagher's absence and Roy Fields's absence as vice president. The group then attended the State theater for the second show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y's Men's Club
John Yousling
the Pines
Edith Boileau
Boyd White
al Terrell
Harold Wehr
Milo Sorden
Verle Gallagher
Roy Fields
Keokuk Residents Christine Haubert Hammerly and Josephine Moliter
Two longtime Keokuk residents Christine Haubert Hammerly aged 91 and Josephine Moliter aged 89 are noted in a local profile highlighting their long tenure in the community.
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Sorden Music Co
Washington, Iowa
C. Vv
Crall
John W. Lex
William Harper of
Sigourney
J. D. Schlatter
Tom Tanner
John Whittaker
U. S
Carolina Elberta
Ramona Shaitla
Raymond Glasgow
Marsh Atkinson
Marion McAvoy
Milo Steele, Jr
Helen Hesseltine
V.F.W
Fairfield V.F.W
Fairfield Group
Joe Beckler
Seward
Nebr
Cecil Long
Peggy Lou Long
Floyd Blankenhorn
Allan Barth
Lansing, Mich
Margaret Applegate
Liberal
Kan
Ray Pierce
Happy
Miss Applegate
McLellan
Alta Cox
Mae Davis
Miss Cox
Miss Davis
Elizabeth Irwin
Mercer, Penna
Mrs. T. K. Thompson
Mrs. Elwood Meschter
Marsh W. Bailey
D. W. Rickey
Linda Carol
C. M. Rickey
Hull, Jr
Dave Blankenhorn
W. T. Hobbs
C. J. Pollock
Cedar Rapids
C. W. Rickey
E. Taylor
LaPorte City
St. Louis
Wendell Baker
RED Cross
Erica
Sim's Shoe Store
Tenue
Mitchells
J. A. Raymond
Pearl McNeil
Forrest McNeil
Ferne Owens
John Atkinson
Atkinson and
Moorhead
W. L Wyman
Portland
Greensboro
N. C
Wilmington
Cynthiana
Marine Corps
Glenn Owens
Monmouth
Ronnie
Roy Closson
Bobby
Burbank
Harry White
H. Lee
Huston
Hal Austen
Robert Roberts
Mary Davies
FOX
Edward Norris
Shrrla Ryan
Sharyn Moffitt
Kalona News
Mrs
Don Knight
Don
Knight
Severt
Nicola
Harmon
Parker
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